The network watching the world’s oceans is under pressure – just when it’s needed most

Increasingly, the world’s oceans are telling us our climate system may be changing faster and more dramatically than expected. These new insights are made using a vast global network of…

Continue ReadingThe network watching the world’s oceans is under pressure – just when it’s needed most

The Mediterranean sea is capable of generating hurricanes and climate change will make them worse

In March 2026, a tropical-like cyclone named ‘Jolina’ produced significant damage across North Africa. In 2020 and 2023, storms Ianos and Daniel both caused severe damage in Greece, and the…

Continue ReadingThe Mediterranean sea is capable of generating hurricanes and climate change will make them worse

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know...Read More

Continue ReadingA ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Antarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades – now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through

Rawpixel.com / shutterstock Published: May 8, 2026 2:00pm EDT For decades, Antarctica seemed to defy global warming. Since satellites began monitoring the poles in the late 1970s, the seasonal growth…

Continue ReadingAntarctic sea ice defied global warming for decades – now, hidden ocean heat is breaking through